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Colonel Sir H. W. Hodgson
Henry West Hodgson was born 29 June 1868 the second son of Barnard Beckett Hodgson and Mabel Gertrude, married in 1839. He was the Regimental Colonel of the 14th King's Hussars and the Commanding Officer of the 15th (The King's) Hussars. He also commanded the Australian Mounted Division during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of the First World War. Colonel Sir H. W. Hodgson joined the 15th … Continue reading Colonel Sir H. W. Hodgson
REGIMENTAL QUICK MARCH
The Regimental quick march was "Royal Sussex", NOT to be confused with "Sussex by the Sea". The reason for having this march is that in 1801, when the 14th Light Dragoons were stationed in Kent, the Band "over-indulged" themselves and were not in a fit state to perform at an important engagement the following morning. … Continue reading REGIMENTAL QUICK MARCH
Newsletter #33
The latest Newsletter has been uploaded and can be accessed via this link
Colonel of the Regiment
Colonel of the Regiment: Major General Sir J. M. Palmer KCVO
The 14th (King’s) Hussars
Cap Badges of the 14th (King's) Hussars
The 1980 Hawk Journal
Journal of the Regiment
Cap Badge of the 14th/20th King’s Hussars
As worn during World War 2 Click to enlarge
TOSKI Medal
TOSKI Medal
The XHX
Deployments The regiment remained in India until 1872, serving on both the Umbeyla (1863) and Black Mountain (1868) expeditions. It then mostly served in England from 1872 to 1895, broken only by a period in Ireland from 1879 to 1884. During the 1880s, it sent four troops to the Sudan, along with a detachment to the … Continue reading The XHX
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